Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer (Job number: 1487)

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer for our federal team. This role is primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of electronic and integrated security system projects (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc) for projects at U.S. military and other federal government sites, primarily around the National Capital Region (DC, MD, VA), but may help support some other project sites in the region at times also. This is a hybrid role with some travel as needed.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure. 

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 base salary. Negotiable based on experience
Location: National Capital Region area (DC, VA, MD) with the ability to travel as needed
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)
Travel Required: Around 25%, but could be up to 50% at times

As an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer, you will:

• Assist Project Managers on large and/or service order projects as well as general office administrative duties. May help support the execution of small, assigned projects.
• Assist in the selection, ordering, tracking, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for assigned projects and general office needs.
• May assist with developing project schedules
• Assists in the evaluation of contractual scopes of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes.
• Assists with management of costs, billings and collections.
• Assists with project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client.
• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions. Escalates issues and concerns to higher level Project Management.
• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required.
• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Escalates disputes as needed.
• Assists with preparing and issuing subcontracts.
• Supports project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
• Coordinates with the Project Manager and/or service team members for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives.
• Assists Project Manager and / or sales in project development efforts. Assists to develop cost estimates and sub-contractor scope documents and solicitations for bids.
• Coordinates customer-training requirements
• Maintains adherence to JCFS safety standards and ensuring that required documentation is up-to-date and ready for monthly audits
• Completion of field verification work for daily log updates and daily safety compliance reports

Required Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Position requires in person and over the phone interactions with customers
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Strong personal computer working capabilities with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with commercial or industrial Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Telecommunications, or other low voltage systems
• Proficient in Project Management software, including Microsoft Project
• Technical competency reviewing engineering drawings for accuracy (redlines, as-builts, etc)
• Experience working with ordering and tracking of parts
• Experience supporting maintenance or construction related teams
• Experience working with project financials
• Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work related experience
• PgMP, PMI or PMP certification preferred
• Industry Electronic/Integrated Security System certification, licenses, and/or training (Softwarehouse C-cure 9000, Lenel, Bosch BVMS, Vindicator, etc)

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.  

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
  
  

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